which we survived (just) hopefully a bit less stressful at the end 23-02-2014 Played 27 Pos 11 W 8 D 6 L 13 F 29 A 31 Points 30 01-03-2009 Played 27 Pos 13 W 7 D 8 L 12 F 33 A 50 Points 29
See bold for the big difference. And thankfully we're still picking up points, whereas in 2009 we were in freefall (9 points from our previous 18 games).
As Tuckin points out, therein lies the difference. In fact, we are joint 5th best (tied with Man U with 31) in the league with 31 goals conceded...after Chelsea(21) & Arsenal, Man City & Everton (all with 27 conceded). A VAST improvement over 08/09. Along (no-pun !) with the addition of the two lads up front, who will ease the pressure on our defense by creating a threat to the opposition , things look a hell of a lot better over last time.
A top class start first time out, but this time much stronger and better prospects for a good stint at the top level, who knows may even win our first major trophy (never had a better chance)
